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By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Thoroughbred trainer Kathleen O’Connell believes her success with young horses results, to a great degree, from letting them dictate their own rate of learning. “I’ve worked with kids at summer camps, and they all progress at a different...

By John Heims —- BETFAIR.COM HASKELL TOPS 2017 MONMOUTH PARK STAKES SCHEDULE; RACING SEASON SET FOR MAY 13 OPENER Oceanport, N.J. – With the $1 million, Grade 1 betfair.com Haskell Invitational leading the way, Monmouth Park will offer a $3,725,000 stakes schedule for the...

By David Joseph —- Practical Joke; Chelsea Durand Photo *G1 Winner Practical Joke Tops 40 Nominees for G2 Fountain of Youth *Multiple Stakes Winners Irish War Cry, Gunnevera, Three Rules Also Nominated *$400,000 Stakes Serves as Final Prep for $1 Million Florida Derby (G2)...

By Michael Adolphson —- NEW ORLEANS – The Grade II $200,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes has become a vital prep for not only the Grade II $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks five weeks later over the same Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots main track and 1 1/16-miles distance, but...

By Ed Golden —- • GORMLEY WORKS FOR POSSIBLE START IN SAN FELIPE • SANTA ANITA JOCKEYS CHARITY GAME THIS THURSDAY • THE MARDI GRAS COMES TO SANTA ANITA ON SATURDAY • GRADE I WINNER ILLUMINANT WORKS FOR WISHING WELL TRAINER ‘HAPPY’ WITH GORMLEY’S WORKOUT Sham Stakes winner...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Daniel Centeno rode two winners today, extending his lead over Ronnie Allen, Jr., to 53-43 as Tampa Bay Downs entered the second half of its 2016-2017 meeting. Both consummate professionals who bring their “A” games on a day-in, day-out...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Uncontested; Coady Photography Uncontested to Test His Speed in Monday’s Southwest Stakes Only one 3-year-old has run a faster mile in January at Oaklawn than Triple Crown nominee Uncontested. There was cause for concern Jan. 21, 1994, when Concern won...

By Ed Golden —- • BETTYS BAMBINO EYES HIS SIXTH STRAIGHT VICTORY • BAFFLE STAKES HEADLINES PRESIDENTS’ DAY PROGRAM • BAZE JOINS JOCKEYS CHARITY GAME ON THURSDAY • POPULAR HORN BLOWER JAY COHEN BACK ON THE BEAT • IT’S DOLLAR DAY TOMORROW, FIRST POST IS AT 12 NOON STREAKING...

By Michael Adolphson —- • Girvin, Cool Arrow Give Sharp a One-Two Punch in Risen Star • Souper Tapit Superb on Debut for Casse • Daria’s Angel Impressive in Graduation • Green Mask After Another Stakes Win in Colonel Power • Farrell and Valadorna Top Work Tab; Risen Star...

By Michael Adolphson —- • Mo Tom and Rise Up Lead Team Amoss in Mineshaft • Barn Favorite Believe in Bertie Steps Up for Cox • Cox Stakes Horses Dominate Work Tab Kent (l), Keith (r) Desormeaux; Benoit Photo DESORMEAUX BRINGS SORRY ERIK, SEEKS SECOND RISEN STAR Trainer...